American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 18, 2024
Research Highlights: A study of over 20,000 adults found that those who followed an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a type of intermittent fasting, had a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. People with heart disease or cancer.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MARCH 20, 2024
A study of over 20,000 adults found that those who followed an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a type of intermittent fasting, had a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Med Page Today
MARCH 19, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Investigation of an early signal for stroke associated with COVID-19 bivalent vaccines turned into suspicion of high-dose or adjuvanted flu shots instead, based on a large U.S. population-based study. When researchers inspected.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 19, 2024
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon condition which is increasingly recognized as a cause of significant morbidity. SCAD can cause acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction (MI), as well as sudden cardiac death. It presents similarly to atherosclerotic MI although typically in patients with few or no atherosclerotic risk factors, and particularly in women.
American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 20, 2024
Research Highlights: Exposure to tobacco before birth and beginning smoking during childhood or adolescence were significantly associated with the development of Type 2 diabetes in adulthood, according to a study of nearly half a million adults in the.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MARCH 21, 2024
Cardiac amyloidosis is a serious disease in which abnormal proteins (amyloids) accumulate in the heart muscle and impair heart function. As the disease leads to serious complications such as heart insufficiency and, in many cases, death if left untreated, early diagnosis is essential in order to start treatment in good time.
Med Page Today
MARCH 20, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved aprocitentan (Tryvio), making it the first endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of high blood pressure (BP), Idorsia Pharmaceuticals announced on Wednesday. The once-daily oral medication is.
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American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 19, 2024
Research Highlights: Exposure to high heat may impair the cells of the immune system that remember specific viruses and germs and over-produce signaling molecules that can lead to inflammation. Previous research testing participants’ blood on hot.
CardiacWire
MARCH 20, 2024
A new AHA study shocked the world this week, suggesting that intermittent fasting might significantly increase people’s risk of cardiovascular death, sparking a wave of media coverage, and a frenzy of criticisms from the cardiologist and scientific communities. Time-restricted eating, which is a type of intermittent fasting, involves limiting eating to a specific number of hours per day (e.g. 4 or 8 hours) and fasting for the rest of the day.
Med Page Today
MARCH 22, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- A federal requirement that cigarette packs and advertising include graphic images demonstrating the effects of smoking -- including pictures of smoke-damaged lungs and feet blackened by diminished blood flow -- does not violate.
Cardiology Update
MARCH 17, 2024
Childhood-onset cardiomyopathies represent a rare and poorly understood subset of cardiac disorders. In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, investigators delved into the demographics and prognosis of pediatric cardiomyopathy patients within the inaugural European Cardiomyopathy Registry. Data were prospectively gathered from individuals aged 1 to under 18 years participating in the European Society of Cardiology EURObservational Research Programme Cardiomyopathy and Myocardit
American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 19, 2024
Research Highlights: Preliminary findings from a long-term study of children in Massachusetts have potentially linked regularly drinking sugary drinks and fruit juices (8 ounces or more daily) during childhood and adolescence to a higher risk of.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MARCH 20, 2024
Treating anxiety and depression reduced emergency room visits and rehospitalizations among people with heart disease, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Med Page Today
MARCH 21, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Medicare will cover the weight-loss drug semaglutide (Wegovy) under its Part D drug program for patients with overweight or obesity who have preexisting heart disease and need the drug to prevent heart attacks or strokes, the.
Physiologically Speaking
MARCH 20, 2024
When I read a news headline about science, I try to first apply Hanlon’s razor: not attributing to malice what can likely be explained by incompetence. This proves to be difficult almost daily, increasingly so in the age where clickbait sells. This week is no different. On Monday, several news outlets posted headlines regarding a new “study” with the alarmist claim that “8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death.” As I write t
American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 20, 2024
Research Highlights: After 16 weeks of free, weekly home delivery of fresh produce, study participants boosted their fruit and vegetable consumption by almost ½ of a serving per day and added 42 minutes to their weekly level of physical activity. One.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Written by Willy Frick A man in his 50s with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and a 30 pack-year smoking history presented to the ER with 1 hour of acute onset, severe chest pain and diaphoresis. His ECG is shown: What do you think? The history thus far is highly suggestive of OMI, so we must study the ECG very closely to see if we can confirm this.
Med Page Today
MARCH 21, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- In people with heart disease and comorbid anxiety or depression, mental health treatment showed strong links to better clinical outcomes in an observational analysis of the Ohio Medicaid database. Those hospitalized with coronary.
DAIC
MARCH 20, 2024
Cardiac CT scans, recommended by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) as the primary testing strategy for patients with acute chest pain, are necessary for evaluating cases and determining treatment plans. Despite its importance, a substantial number of U.S. patients who require a cardiac CT miss out on receiving one due to limited access.
American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 20, 2024
Research Highlights: Treating anxiety and depression significantly reduced hospital readmission and emergency room visits in people with heart disease. This may be the first study to show that treating anxiety and depression with medication or.
ECG Cases
MARCH 19, 2024
In this part 1 of our 2-part podcast series on Asthma Management we explore a systematic approach to managing patients presenting to the ED with asthma exacerbations. Our discussion will emphasize the critical role of a thorough history and physical examination in effectively stratifying patient risk and guiding treatment/disposition decisions. Additionally, we'll examine the importance of providing comprehensive discharge medications and instructions to mitigate both mortality and morbidity ass
Med Page Today
MARCH 19, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- In type 1 diabetes, glucose fluctuations were linked with cognitive processing speed, but not sustained attention, researchers reported. According to data collected every 5 minutes from continuous glucose monitors, large fluctuations.
HCPLive
MARCH 22, 2024
The FDA's approval of the label expansion for bempedoic acid to include cardiovascular risk reduction is based on data from the CLEAR Outcomes trial.
American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 19, 2024
Research Highlights: Three independent, preliminary research studies have found that new Type 2 diabetes and weight-loss medications are often not prescribed or provided to patients as needed. One study of adults who had insurance covering the cost.
DAIC
MARCH 20, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 03/20/2024 - 19:16 March 20, 2024 — SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19 , can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health -supported study has found. The research, published in the journal Circulation, specifically looked at damage to the hearts of people with SARS-CoV2-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome ( ARDS ), a serious lung condition that can be fatal.
Med Page Today
MARCH 22, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Very elderly people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (Afib) got the same stroke prevention benefits from edoxaban (Savaysa) and apixaban (Eliquis), though one drug was associated with more major bleeding in a comparative.
HCPLive
MARCH 20, 2024
New data from NIH investigators show acute respiratory distress syndrome from COVID-19 infection may trigger heart inflammation in patients.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MARCH 20, 2024
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a study has found. The research, published in the journal Circulation, specifically looked at damage to the hearts of people with SARS-CoV-2-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition that can be fatal.
DAIC
MARCH 21, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:35 March 21, 2024 — Siemens Healthineers announces the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) clearance of the CIARTIC Move, a mobile C-arm with self-driving capabilities. The system accelerates and standardizes 2D fluoroscopic and 3D cone-beam computed tomography (CT) imaging for surgeons and operating room teams in hospitals and outpatient facilities, bringing consistency to automated workflows and reducing imaging time during operations.
Med Page Today
MARCH 22, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Concomitant use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and oral anticoagulants (OACs) in patients with atrial fibrillation was tied to an increased risk of major bleeding compared with OAC use alone, a case-control.
HCPLive
MARCH 20, 2024
The findings in this research letter allow for greater understanding of residual joint pain modulators, with the overall goal being to improve health outcomes for those with PsA.
American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 21, 2024
Research Highlights: A study of nearly 4 million young adults under age 40 in South Korea found that those who had ideal cardiovascular health were nearly two-thirds less likely to develop heart disease, stroke and/or kidney disease during a 12-year.
DAIC
MARCH 19, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 03/19/2024 - 19:09 March 19, 2024 — The American College of Cardiology ( ACC ) has selected 50 learners for its 2024 – 2025 Clinical Trials Research (CTR) program , of whom 28 structural heart cardiologists and surgeons will participate in the CTR’s new Project REACH. This incoming cohort of learners will participate in a year-long curriculum designed to advance their skills and careers in clinical trials research and ensure that all individuals have the opportunity
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MARCH 21, 2024
For Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years and older, there is no evidence of elevated stroke risk immediately after vaccination with either brand of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, according to a study published in the March 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
MARCH 17, 2024
The cumulative effect of postpartum weight retention from each pregnancy in a woman’s life may contribute to her risk of ultimately developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, there is limi.
HCPLive
MARCH 19, 2024
The FDA has cleared Sequel's twiist, a novel automated insulin delivery system, expanding patient choice for individuals with type 1 diabetes.
DAIC
MARCH 20, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 03/20/2024 - 18:50 March 20, 2024 — Biotronik has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation (BDD) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Freesolve below-the-knee resorbable magnesium scaffold (BTK RMS). The Freesolve BTK RMS is designed for individuals suffering from chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). CLTI is the most severe form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), estimated to affect 11% of the 200 million people suffering from PAD globally.
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